Adventures in Science Camps

Adventures in Science (AiS) camps introduce children from grades 1–5 to a wide variety of scientific disciplines through thought-provoking, hands-on investigations and interactive tours of Museum exhibits.

These week-long camps are listed below. Your child must be in the appropriate grade in order to participate in the program. For summer camps, please enroll in the camp that corresponds with your child's grade for the 2019-2020 school year. Information about dates, times, and cost of programs is available in the individual event listings. Camps are offered during public school breaks.

Registration for School break camps is now open. Summer camps will open at 10am on Wednesday, January 23rd. To register, please call Central Reservations at 212-769-5200. For more information, please contact adventures@amnh.org. To receive updates on new programs and registration dates, sign up for our Family Programs Newsletter.

To add your name to a wait list, call Central Reservations at 212-769-5200.

Refund Policy and Cancellations

To receive a full refund (100%), you must cancel at least 30 days before the start of the program. To receive a partial refund (50%), you must cancel at least 15 days before the start of the program. If you cancel less than 15 days before the start of the program, you will not receive a refund. To cancel your registration in any of our programs, please call Central Reservations at 212-769-5200.

For questions about the Adventures in Science workshops and camps please click here for the Adventures in Science Information Sheet.

Adventures in Science Summer Camps - First Discoveries

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GRADE LEVEL

DATES & TIMES

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First Discoveries

Get a taste of hands-on learning in this introductory camp. Over three half-days, you will talk to an astronaut, follow in the footsteps of dinosaurs, and trek through a rainforest.

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GeoAdventures: Forces of the Natural World

The Earth is a dynamic, sometimes unpredictable planet. Model an earthquake with shake tables, investigate properties of lava, and watch a tornado form to explore the science behind these natural processes.

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BioAdventures: Incredible Life

The Animal Kingdom displays a wealth of incredible features that help animals survive in a complex and competitive world. Explore these fascinating and sometimes strange adaptations on this tour through the tree of life.

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AnthroAdventures: Clues to Our Past

Do you have what it takes to be an archaeologist or a physical anthropologist? Find out as you explore a simulated archaeological dig site and delve into what makes you different from your distant Neanderthal cousins.

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Oceans: Discovering the Deep

Journey to the depths of the oceans, and find peculiar worlds. Explore the edge of ocean science and some of the new tools that scientists are developing to access areas and animals that were previously beyond our reach.

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PaleoAdventures: A Prehistoric Gathering

Stegosaurus, Velociraptor, or Titanosaur—which is your favorite? Get up close with real dinosaur fossils, learn how dinosaurs walked and what they ate, and immerse yourself in the wonder of these prehistoric animals.

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GeoExplorers: Earth's Destructive Power

Earthquakes, volcanoes, and more—watch out! Have you ever wondered what causes natural disasters? Learn about the forces of nature and how people around the world cope with risks, disasters, and their aftermath.

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BioExplorers: Constructing the Tree of Life

Every organism on Earth is related—from carnivorous plants and metamorphosing insects to fungi spores—to you! Explore biodiversity on display in the halls and use data to investigate how biologists put together and understand our tree of life.

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PaleoExplorers: From Dinos to Birds

Contrary to popular belief, dinosaurs continue to thrive all around us! Learn how modern birds are actually dinosaurs by examining real fossils and exploring the evolutionary track of this diverse, highly adaptive group of animals.

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BioExplorers: Interconnected Ocean

The world's oceans are home to an incredible amount of life—but they are also a laboratory for robotics, unexpected discoveries, and climate change. Dive in to explore current research that is being done in the oceans and try your hand at building some underwater vehicles to investigate a question of your own.

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AstroExplorers: Structure of the Universe

The laboratory of the astrophysicist is always in flux—it is made up of all of the exploding, moving, and emerging matter in the depths of space. Explore how astronomers gather information about stars and worlds light-years away and what that tells us about the structure of the universe.

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AnthroExplorers: Our Evolutionary History

What is the secret to our success as a species? Explore clues left behind by prehistoric hominins and investigate how their early adaptations affected their survival. Together we'll decipher the differences between our species and our extinct relatives.